warning light LEXUS RX450h 2016 Workshop Manual

558 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The compact spare tire ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency. ●
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (  P. 5 8 9 )■
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped wi th a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare ti re will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, th e light remains on.■
When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire inst alled, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires. 1
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When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U WA R N I N G ■
When using the compact spare tire ●
Remember that the compact spare tire provid ed is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle. ●
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously. ●
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden bra king and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking. ■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four (AWD models) ■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.■
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•EPS
• Trailer Sway Control
•VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if
equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if
equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if
equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
• Navigation system

638 What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (  P. 5 3 8 )●
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (  P. 2 4 5 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 5 3 6 , 5 4 3 ) ●
Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (  P. 8 7 )
Do one of the following to stop the alarms: • Unlock the doors.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system.
●
Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (  P. 5 4 3 )●
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 5 3 6 , 5 4 3 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C ............................................................ 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 405
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)........ 381
Warning light .......................................537
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ...................................................... 252
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System ................................................... 382
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................................. 252
Air conditioning filter ........................... 501
Air conditioning system ..................... 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ................................. 406 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your
child............................................................ 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 536
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................... 51
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................... 45
Seat cushion airbag ............................. 38
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners ................... 624
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ............................................................87A

641Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Anchor brackets ........................................ 61
Antenna
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 381
Warning light .......................................537
Approach warning.....................318, 330
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio system
* Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ............................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 253
Automatic High Beam ....................... 255
Automatic light control system.........251
Auxiliary boxes ...........................426, 430
Back door
Power back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Wattage ................................................. 590 Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................................483
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................................ 568
Preparing and checking before
winter....................................................390
Warning light .......................................536
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................................367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................. 371
Bottle holders .........................................425
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 249
Fluid ......................................................... 588
Parking brake ...................................... 245
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Warning light .......................................536
Brake assist ...............................................381
Brake Hold...............................................249
Warning light ....................................... 537
Break-in tips ........................................... 206
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................................. 371B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

643Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Coolant
Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ..................................... 479
Hybrid system overheating ..........574
Cornering lights .................................... 252
Cruise control
Cruise control..................................... 335
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................... 311
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 607
Customized mode ................................377 Daytime running light system.......... 253
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............409
Rear window ........................................409
Windshield............................................409
Differential .............................................. 588
Dimension ............................................... 582
Dinghy towing ......................................... 231
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......................311
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ...................306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 297
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ....................................... 189
Drive information ...................................106
Drive-start control .................... 205, 242
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 538
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 174 D

644 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Driving
Break-in tips ........................................ 206
Correct posture.....................................30
Driving mode select switch .......... 377
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
Procedures ...........................................204
Winter drive tips ................................ 390
Driving position memory..................... 174
Memory recall function..................... 177
Power easy access system .............174
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......................... 311
E-Four ....................................................... 382
ECB (Electronically Controlled
Brake System) ..................................... 381
Eco drive mode ......................................377
EDR (Event data recorder) .................... 11
Electric motor
Location ..................................................... 76
Specification ........................................ 584
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........ 381
Warning light .......................................537
Electronic key ..........................................132
Battery-saving function .................... 159
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 564
Replacing the battery ...................... 506 Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) .........................381
Emergency flashers ............................ 528
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ..........536
If a warning light turns on .............. 536
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 543
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................................ 568
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 564
If the hybrid system will
not start .................................................561
If you have a flat tire .......................... 549
If you lose your keys................ 133, 135
If you think something is
wrong...................................................535
If your vehicle becomes
stuck...................................................... 578
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ........................................ 529
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...................................................530
If your vehicle overheats ................ 574
Energy monitor ....................................... 124E

645Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Engine
ACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment ......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid
system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381
Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell
hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590 F

647Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Horn .............................................................. 181
HUD (Head-up display) ....................... 118
Humidity sensor ......................................413
Hybrid battery air vent ............................81
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................................... 80
Specification ........................................ 585
Hybrid system ............................................76
Emergency shut off system............... 81
Energy monitor/
consumption screen .......................124
EV drive mode.................................... 237
High voltage components .............. 80
Hybrid System Indicator .................100
Hybrid system precautions............. 80
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
If the hybrid system will not
start ......................................................... 561
Overheating .........................................574
Power (ignition) switch ................... 232
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Starting the hybrid system ............. 232
Vehicle proximity notification
system ..................................................... 77
Hybrid System Indicator..................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 239
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 563
Paddle shift switches ............. 240, 241
S mode ......................................................241 I/M test ......................................................470
Identification
Engine .....................................................583
Vehicle ....................................................583
Ignition switch (power switch) .........232
Illuminated entry system ................... 420
Immobilizer system ................................ 85
Indicators .....................................................92
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 478
Items to initialize ...................................619
Power back door ............................... 150
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................. 488
Inside rear view mirror.........................183
Instrument panel light control .............99
Interior lights ............................................ 417
Switch ........................................................418
Wattage ................................................ 590
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 339
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 474
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 550
Jack handle ............................................. 550
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade.......................... 198
Moon roof ...............................................194
Panoramic moon roof...................... 198
Power back door opener
and closer ........................................... 150
Power windows................................... 190 I
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649Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U License plate lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Light
Automatic High Beam ................... 255
Cornering lights.................................. 252
Fog light switch ...................................259
Headlight switch.................................. 251
Illuminated entry system .................420
Interior light list ......................................417
Interior lights .......................................... 418
Luggage compartment light ......... 148
Personal lights ...................................... 419
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Vanity lights .......................................... 432
Wattage ................................................. 590
Welcome lighting ..............................253
Light bulbs
Replacing ................................................ 513
Wattage ................................................. 590
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)............. 292
Lock steering column ......................... 235
Luggage cover ...................................... 428 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ........... 471
General maintenance ..................... 467
Maintenance data..............................582
Maintenance requirements .......... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 536
Meter
Head-up display ................................... 118
Indicators .................................................. 92
Instrument panel light
control..................................................... 99
Meters .........................................................97
Multi-information display.................102
Settings .................................................... 109
Warning lights..................................... 536
Warning messages .......................... 543
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror..................... 183
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers...........................................409
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 432
Moon roof
Door lock linked moon
roof operation..................................... 191
Jam protection function....................194
Operation................................................193 M
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.